Gadgets18.09.2015
iPad Mini 4 teardown: specifications revealed
Apple recently launched the iPad Mini 4 – the latest iteration of its 7.9-inch tablet PC.
It will be available in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular models, in silver, gold, and grey.
At launch, Apple did reveal some of the technical specifications of the device, but omitted details such as RAM and battery size.
Online repair community iFixit recently published a teardown of the iPad Mini 4, which filled in some of the spec blanks.
The table below summarises what they found.
| Specifications | iPad Mini 4 |
| Maker | Apple |
| Operating System | iOS 9 |
| Display | 7.9″ QXGA (1,536 x 2,048) |
| Rear camera | 8MP |
| Front camera | 1.2MP |
| Storage, internal | SK Hynix H2JTDG8UD1BMR 16GB NAND flash (also in 64GB and 128GB models) |
| Storage, expandable | None |
| RAM | SK Hynix H9CKNNN8KTBUSR 2GB LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| Dimensions | 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1mm |
| Weight | 298.8g (Wi-Fi) / 304g (Cellular) |
| Processor | Apple A8 APL1011 SoC |
| Co-processor | NXP Semiconductors LPC18B1UK (Apple M8 motion co-processor) |
| NFC | NXP Semiconductors 65V10 |
| Battery | 19.1Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery |
| Mobile data | LTE + 3G |
In the US, the iPad Mini 4 is priced as follows (excluding sales tax):
- iPad Mini 4 16GB Wi-Fi: $399
- iPad Mini 4 64GB Wi-Fi: $499
- iPad Mini 4 128GB Wi-Fi: $599
- iPad Mini 4 16GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: $529
- iPad Mini 4 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: $629
- iPad Mini 4 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: $729
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